Charlotte's Cottage: Porch, Pond, 2 Miles to DT

Charlotte's Cottage is a spacious cabin on a quiet street 5 minutes drive from Historic Downtown Murphy. Gorgeous space with open floor plan, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, and screen porch. Indoor fireplace and outdoor fire-pit make it the perfect place for all types of weather! Pull-through carport keeps you out of the weather. It is a great place for your base of adventures (hiking, boating, fishing, biking, motorcycling) or for a respite from the city. We would love to help you find perfect activities for your trip! Please note that our home is next door, and the basement in the Cottage is used as an occasional wood-working shop with a separate entrance, however, we ensure your privacy and quiet during your stay. Charlotte's Cottage is a tastefully-decorated space with original artwork, wood floors, wood blinds, and vaulted ceiling; in a great room setting. LIVING ROOM: The living room contains a beautiful stack-stone gas fireplace, comfortable furniture. KITCHEN: Well-appointed with refrigerator, stove, dish washer, coffee pot, toaster oven, dishes and cooking utensils. Olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, other spices, paper towels, napkins. There are two eating areas in Charlotte's Cottage. DINING ROOM: The dining table has enough chairs for 6. SLEEPING: The space includes two beds. The first is a queen size bed in the bedroom. This bed has a pillow top and luxurious sheets. The second is the queen size pull-out couch in the living room. Extra pillow and blankets are provided. BATHROOM: Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower containing grab-bars for safety. Shampoo, conditioner, soap and toilet paper provided. SCREEN PORCH: Spacious 10 foot wide screen porch with dining table/chairs and Adirondack chairs. Overlooks the mountain, woods and pond. Daily visits from deer and turkey. OUTDOOR AREAS: A pond for relaxing and fishing is a few steps down the hill from the Cottage. Fishing poles and fish food are provided. There is a deck beside the pond with comfortable chairs. Also by the pond is a fire pit and comfortable chairs, firewood is provided. We will set the fire up for you upon request. Nine-hole disc golf course on property. PULL-THROUGH CARPORT: The carport is next to the back entrance of the Cottage. It keeps you and your stuff dry! EXTRAS: Guests also have access to the use of kayaks and mountain bikes while visiting Charlotte's Cottage. The area contains many rivers and lakes that are perfect for boating, fishing, and rafting (Nantahala River, Ocoee River, Fires Creek, Lake Hiwasee, Lake Chatuge, Lake Nottley). Mountain biking has become more and more popular in the Murphy area. Piney Knob Trail Mountain Biking is minutes away and other mountain biking locations are a short drive away. THE AREA: The Cottage is 5 minutes from downtown Murphy with all essential services : including grocery stores, many restaurants, cute shops, bookstore, and Murphy River Walk. Within a short drive are many activities including Harrah's Valley River Casino (Bowling and Arcade, too), John C. Campbell Folk School, Field of the Woods, many cute mountain towns (Hayesville, Blue Ridge, Bryson City, Hiawassee), hikes, mountain biking, fly fishing, boating, rafting, and much more. It is the perfect central location for your adventures! CLEANING AND DISINFECTING: We take extra care to make sure Charlotte's Cottage is cleaned and disinfected for each of our guests. All surfaces are cleaned and disinfected. All linens are washed before check-in, including all bed linens (pillow covers, duvet cover) and bath linens.